BlockGreenwood, Texas
9 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1954 and the latest in 1986. It stands in the Midland South census division. It lies in ZIP code area 79706. The Survey maps it on the Germania quadrangle.
Topographic sheets covering this place
4 surveys from 9 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1954 USGS Big Spring quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1958 USGS Big Spring quadrangle1:250000
- 1966 USGS Germania quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1986 USGS Big Spring quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
60 since 2006Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 60 fires within 5 miles of Greenwood between 2006 and 2015, burning about 5,306 acres in total. 6 started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 23 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 15 |
| Debris and open burning | 7 |
| Natural | 6 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 6 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 2009 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | NCR1070ECR89 |
| 20 September 2011 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | COWBOY CHURCH FIRE |
| 15 September 2010 | Natural | 58 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GREENWOODCOMPRESSOR |
| 31 August 2010 | Natural | 40 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | 12300 FIRE |
| 25 August 2009 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | ECR120SCR1096 |
| 22 August 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | SANDEFUR A FIRE |
| 20 August 2012 | Equipment and vehicle use | 321 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | BRUSH 2 FIRE |
| 19 August 2010 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | SMITH TANK FIRE |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
60 of 74 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Greenwood in 74 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 43 hail, 16 thunderstorm wind, 12 flash flood, 2 tornado. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | 1 hurt, $60,000 | A thunderstorm produced wind damage near Midkiff. Two unanchored construction trailers were damaged. One injury was reported. The wind was estimated to be 60 to 70 mph. The time was estimated by radar. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $110,000 | An NWS Survey Team found thunderstorm wind damage 5 miles west of Greenwood. Several mobile homes were damaged, and some roof damage to surrounding structures was also noted due to an estimated 85-90 mph wind gust. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages is also estimated. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $40,000 | A local TV meteorologist measured severe thunderstorm wind gusts to 73 MPH in Greenwood at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1379 and 307. The winds destroyed a large metal barn which housed prize horses and steers. Debris from the structure came to rest three quarters of a mile to the northeast. None of the livestock were seriously injured. |
| September 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $15,000 | A thunderstorm produced wind damage in Midland County. The roof of a barn was blown off and powerlines were blown down. Old and new trees were blown down. This damage occurred off of County Road 1140 south of County Road 158 in Midland County. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Greenwood | $10,000 | Golfball sized hail fell near Greenwood. |
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | $6,000 | Heavy rain moved across Midland County and produced flash flooding near Greenwood. There was one and a half feet of water over the intersection of Highway 307 and Farm to Market Road 1090. Cars were stalled as a result of this flooding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| May 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $5,000 | A thunderstorm moved over Midland County and produced wind damage two miles west of Greenwood. Power poles were snapped on FM 307 near Greenwood. The cost of damage is a rough estimate. |
| May 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $5,000 | A trained spotter reported thunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 60 MPH in Greenwood. The local broadcast media reported that several large trees were uprooted by the winds. |
| June 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $5,000 | Law enforcement officials reported several power lines blown down by severe thunderstorm winds in Greenwood. |
| October 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $4,000 | A thunderstorm moved across Midland County and produced wind damage in Greenwood. There were downed power lines at South County Road 1083 and Farm to Market Road 307. There was a sign damaged and a collapsed carport in town. |
| May 2015 | Hail | Greenwood | $3,000 | A thunderstorm moved across Midland County and produced baseball sized hail in Greenwood. The only damage that was reported during a damage survey was one vehicle with a cracked windshield. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $2,000 | A small shed was blown away and a metal dumpster was tipped over due to severe winds. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 80 MPH. Property damage cost is an estimation. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $1,500 | A thunderstorm moved across Midland County and produced wind damage in Greenwood. A five foot diameter tree snapped and another one was uprooted at the Greenwood Cemetery. The cost of damage is a rough estimate. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $1,000 | Outflow winds from a thunderstorm were estimated at 60 mph, and blew over trees and small sheds. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $750 | A report was received of wind driven hail damaging windows of an RV/trailer. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The maximum wind gust is also estimated, as are the cost of damages. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | $700 | SKYWARN HAM reports. Two metal sheds were destroyed in Greenwood as the strong bow echo winds passed through. |
| May 2017 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | $500 | Heavy rain fell across Midland County and produced flash flooding in Greenwood. There was one foot of water over Highway 307 in Greenwood. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| May 2016 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | $500 | Heavy rain fell across Midland County and produced flash flooding. Roads on the southwest side of Greenwood, TX were under 18 inches of water and impassable by a large vehicle, such as a Sedan. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| September 2014 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | $500 | Heavy rain fell across Midland County and produced flash flooding near Greenwood. Farm to Market Road 307 between County Road 1120 and County Road 1110 was closed due to flooding from the heavy rainfall. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| September 2014 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | $500 | Heavy rain fell across Midland County and produced flash flooding. Water was reported to be one foot deep on Farm to Market Road 307 between Farm to Market Road 1379 and County Road 1086. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| May 1994 | Hail | Greenwood | $500 | no account filed |
| October 2015 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | $300 | Heavy rain fell across Midland County and produced flash flooding in Greenwood. Six to eight inches of water was flowing over the east bound lane of Highway 307 in Greenwood between county roads 1379 and 1085. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate. |
| June 2025 | Hail | Greenwood | - | A picture of approximately golf ball-size hail was provided by an emergency manager. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Greenwood | - | Quarter-size hail was reported in Greenwood. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Greenwood | - | A thunderstorm produced large hail in Greenwood. This hail resulted in broken windows. |
| May 2016 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | - | Heavy rain fell across Midland County and produced flash flooding in and near Greenwood, TX. There was flooding along Highway 307 between FM 1379 and FM 1105 with an estimated six inches to a foot in depth. |
| May 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | - | A thunderstorm moved across Midland County and produced a 75 mph wind gust in Greenwood. |
| May 2016 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | - | Heavy rain fell across Midland County and produced flash flooding in Spraberry. Highway 158 between Highway 137 and Interstate 20 was nearly underwater and impassable. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | - | A thunderstorm moved across Midland County and produced 60 to 70 mph winds in Greenwood. These winds lasted around 20 to 30 minutes. |
| June 2015 | Heavy Rain | Greenwood | - | A complex of thunderstorms moved across Midland County and produced 2.60 inches of rain in Greenwood. |
| May 2010 | Tornado (EF0) | Greenwood | - | A brief touchdown was reported by a trained spotter near Greenwood, TX. The time of this report was estimated according to radar data. No significant damage was reported with this tornado. |
| March 2007 | Hail | Greenwood | - | Penny to quarter size hail fell between Midland and Greenwood. |
| April 2007 | Hail | Greenwood | - | Nickel to quarter size hail fell in Greenwood. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenwood | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down a heavy portable sign. |
| August 2005 | Hail | Greenwood | - | A ham radio operator reported that dime to quarter size hail fell for 15 minutes west of Greenwood. |
| October 2005 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | - | A trained spotter reported that all county roads were under water near Greenwood. |
| March 2004 | Hail | Greenwood | - | Nickel to quarter size hail was observed by a local television meteorologist at his residence near Greenwood. |
| September 2004 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | - | Storm spotters reported high water flowing over several county and farm to market roads between Interstate 20 and Greenwood. |
| August 2004 | Hail | Greenwood | - | Convective development quickly increased north of the stalled frontal boundary. A severe thunderstorm developed in northeastern Midland County, and produced golfball size hail in Greenwood. No damage was reported. |
| March 2003 | Hail | Greenwood | - | Hail covered the interstection of Routes 3074 and 137, and south along 137 to the county line. |
| May 2003 | Hail | Greenwood | - | Reported at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1379 and 307. |
| September 2003 | Flash Flood | Greenwood | - | Local officials reported flash flooding that resulted in high water covering city streets in Greenwood. |
| May 2002 | Hail | Greenwood | - | Local television media reported dime size hail on FM 1379. |
| May 2002 | Tornado (F0) | Greenwood | - | Trained spotters, local television meteorologists, and members of the general public reported a brief tornado near exit 144 of Interstate 20. |
| June 1997 | Hail | Greenwood | - | This cell over northeastern Midland County developed very rapidly on the southern flank of the Stanton storm and briefly produced golfball size hail. |
| May 1995 | Hail | Greenwood | - | Reported by off-duty National Weather Service employee. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| April 2020 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| April 2019 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| May 2019 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| May 2019 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| June 2018 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| July 2018 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| May 2017 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| May 2015 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| May 2015 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| May 2015 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| May 2015 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| May 2015 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Hail | Greenwood | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germania | 3.5 miles | 9 | |
| Chub | 6.6 miles | 6 | |
| Spraberry | 8.1 miles | 7 | |
| Midland | 9.9 miles | 9 | |
| Ridgeheights | 10.2 miles | 9 | |
| Sandy Acres | 10.9 miles | 9 | |
| Cotton Flat | 11.0 miles | 9 | |
| Bounce | 14.9 miles | 8 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Greenwood | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q5604944 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1378382. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.